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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.81, 2,347.65 and 1,141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.81, 2,347.65 and 1,141.56 is: 1,574.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.81 : 2,347.65 = 1,141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.81/2,347.65 = 1,141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.81x = 2,347.65 × 1,141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.81x = 2,679,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,983.33/1,701.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.78

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